Lead - Software Development & Research Informatics

Job Purpose:

• Lead the development of applications and solutions for client requirements and to support Research Informatics activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Software Development and Engineering team in the development of new software, web applications and informatics solutions.
• Lead the continued support for existing applications and applications currently in development.
• Oversee implementation and infrastructure initiatives, software updates.
• Actively support the research informatics group in software planning and development.
• Provide thought leadership in technology direction, best practices in development and coding enterprise-class solutions.
• Responsible for overseeing training, hiring, performance of the software development team.
• Participate in the Research Informatics senior leadership team representing the technology perspective as well as the overarching strategic objectives of the business.
• Grow and lead a best-in-class development organization by supporting an open and highly collaborative work environment that fosters high engagement, performance and commitment among all members of the technology team.

Educational Qualification:

• B. Tech /M. Tech/ MS in Computer Science / Engineering / Applications

Technical/functional Skills:

• Experience with large scale software development and good understanding of different software architecting, design and development methodologies
• Experience in multiple backend languages (Java, Python, C++) and popular frameworks (Django, Flask, Spring, JSF, GWT and java script frameworks including React, Angular, Node.js)
• Experience with Databases (MySql, PostgresSQL, MongoDB), Webservers (Apache) and UI/UX Design elements
• Experience with popular project management, code management tools, Integrated Development Environments
• Good understanding of Continuous improvement/Continuous Development pipelines
• Good Understanding of cloud services models (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS)

Experience:

• 12+ years of industry experience in software product development and project management

Behavioral Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Solid commitment to customer service with good initiative and follow-through
• Expert ability to assess problems and quickly formulate the correct solution
• Team leadership experience with proven ability to communicate with key customer and internal stakeholders
• Ability to set goals, manage individual / team performance, demonstrated ability to organize people and activities to achieve goals
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and strong collaboration skills